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tocolytic
Translationstocolytic
tocolytic [to″ko-lit´ik] 1. pertaining to or causing tocolysis (postponement of preterm labor).2. an agent that does this, such as ritodrine hydrochloride or another β2-receptor" >adrenergic receptor agonist.to·co·lyt·ic (tō'kō-lit'ik), Denoting any pharmacologic agent used to arrest uterine contractions; often used in an attempt to arrest premature labor contractions, for example, ritodrine or terbutaline. [G. tokos, childbirth, labor, + lysis, loosening] tocolytic Obstetrics adjective Referring to an agent with tocolytic activity noun Any of a number of beta agonists-eg isoxsuprine, terbulatine, ritodrine, used to halt the progression of preterm labor. See Ritodrine. to·co·lyt·ic (tō'kō-lit'ik) Denoting any pharmacologic agent used to arrest uterine contractions; often used in an attempt to arrest premature labor contractions. [G. tokos, childbirth, labor, + lysis, loosening]TocolyticA medication that inhibits uterine contractions.Mentioned in: Prenatal Surgery |